Mississippi Vital Records

Before starting the process to obtain a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, you should know more about the requirements, processing times, and other information that Mississippi requires. Learn more about processing times, associated fees, and required documentation below. You will have to send over sensitive information to request your records, Vital Records Online ensures that your private information stays safe. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions below.

Processing times differ between offices, but you should expect to receive your vital records in the Mississippi Department of Health in 3 to 5 weeks.

The Mississippi Department of Health requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID to complete the online application. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Mississippi Birth Certificate Requirements
• Mississippi Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Mississippi Death Certificate Requirements

Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assistant service whenever you order birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records. The state of Mississippi will charge a $17.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth, any additional copy to your order will cost $6.00, $17.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy, any additional copy of your order will cost $6.00. A $17.00 fee for each death certificate, any additional copy to your order will cost $6.00.

There are limitations to who can request vital records in Mississippi. It depends on if the request is for a birth, marriage, or death certificate, the requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

There are two ways to order vital records in Mississippi. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. You are saving your time and a trip to the government agency.

The second option is going in person to the public office where the person in the record was born. This process can be time-consuming because of the paperwork required and the long waiting lines typically associated with the Administration.